MR. LEVY LEVERI beg to ask the Hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, if he will seriously consider the advisability of immediately increasing the staff of commissioners, sub-commissioners, and inspectors in order to deal with the numerous applicants for small holdings in those counties where great delay has occurred, which is causing widespread disappointment and dissatistion.
§ SIR EDWARD STRACHEYAn increase of the staff available for work under the Small Holdings and Allotments Acts has become necessary, and proposals in that direction are now under consideration. I think it necessary the appointments should be made as soon as possible.
§ MR. MORRELL (Oxfordshire, Henley)Will the Board bear in mind the desirability of having a report prepared by the Commissioners for every county as required by the Act?
§ SIR EDWARD STRACHEYThat does not arise out of the Question on the Paper.